Standards of conduct
Standards of conduct include the RICS Rules of Conduct and a number of related mandatory standards which set out the RICS requirements, across all disciplines, with respect to competence, ethical conduct, service standards and consumer protection. Standards of conduct apply to all professional members and RICS regulated firms.
Sector Standards
Sector standards apply to specific disciplines within the profession: building surveying, construction, dispute resolution, land, real estate, and valuation. Sector standards establish the expectations of members of the profession and RICS regulated firms when practising in these sectors and relate primarily to technical competence and ethical conduct.
Standards of Qualification
- Accrediation
RICS-accreditation demonstrates a globally-recognised standard of surveying education.
- Global consistency
The standards of RICS qualifications are fundamental to the standing of the profession and its professionals.
- Qualification Standards
RICS qualifications recognise a mix of academic and professional qualifications
Regulation
We provide independent, risk based regulation of the profession in the public interest. Our regulatory model applies globally to all individual members of the profession and all RICS regulated firms. By assuring and, when necessary, enforcing our standards through our independent disciplinary process, RICS supports consumer confidence and a vibrant profession.
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